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Read comments (3)Hoyt participated in a rescue operation at a licensed breeder facility near Brady Wednesday, with three other shelters and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.
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"The guy was just overwhelmed," said Hoyt, referring to the unidentified breeder. "A divorce and who knows what else just derailed his operation.
"He knew things had gotten out of hand and when the inspector arrived, he seemed almost grateful for the help.
"I honestly felt sorry for him," Hoyt said, "I wanted to rescue him."
The animals seem to be in good health overall and none of them were without food and water when officials took over the operation.
"Most of the animals are very socialized and should be available for adoption as soon as we get them all cleaned up."
However, conditions were definitely worsening at the site. "If we weren't walking through weeds up over our heads, we were walking in doggy poop," Hoyt said. Baths are planned for all of the dogs, along with vaccinations, deworming and grooming.
That won't be an easy operation. Anne Dowd, president of the McCook Humane Society board of directors, and her husband, Jim, met Hoyt and her fiance, Jay Prestes at the shelter Wednesday night, helping to feed and water the animals and bed them down for the night.
"We have one dog blind in one eye, one dog missing an eye and a Yorkie with a piece of her lip missing, and once again, I am full up," said Hoyt, noting that these rescues are one reason why the expansion plans for the shelter are so important.
Hastings, Kearney and Perkins County shelters participated in the rescue. Hoyt retrieved 13 Jack Russell terriers, three Chihuahuas, one mutt, one sheltie, one beagle and two Yorkshire terriers.
For more information or to find out how to lend a hand, contact Hoyt at the shelter at (308) 345-2372. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture hotline is (800) 572-2437.
Im so glad the McCook Animal Shelter was able to help out so much with these dogs. Such a tragic thing when animal owners and breeders lose control of the situation when it comes to the responsibility of pet owning. Sadly its the animal that suffers the most from the lack of its owners irresponsibilities. I can not stress it enough, PLEASE Spay or neuter your pet. Please do what you can to help stop puppy mills. And DO consider adoption from your local Animal shelter. TRUST ME, adopted animals are wonderful pets and a wonderful addition to your family. Lets not let another dog or cat suffer.
Well just as the old saying sez, " The town has gone to the dogs."
Here we go again...another PUPPY MILL RAID! This is a good example of why our City leaders should have never allowed a "large breeder" operate business near our city to produce additional possibly unwanted animals. They start out with good intentions, then "let things go" and only think about the paycheck. I wouldn't be surprised if our "local large breeder" got some of these puppies before they shut this guy down just like the last time they got breeding dogs from the Lexington raid. They want you to think that they "rescued" them...they rescued them for their own monetary gain! There are enough dogs out there for the human population without having to contribute and say "they come from quality breeding in southwest Nebraska". No one should be proud of that statement. Sadly, alot of the dogs housed at shelters never find homes. Thank you to Lorie and the others that work so hard at the shelter for their time, patience and love of animals to care for these poor souls. Please help these animals out...give them a home where they will be loved and not bred for the soul purpose of making money.